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Former Cowboy Wrestler to be Inducted into Oklahoma Chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame
March 28, 2017 | Cowboy Wrestling
STILLWATER – Former Oklahoma State wrestler Corey Clayton has been named one of seven to be inducted into the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, as announced Tuesday.
Clayton, along with Doug Chesbro, Tim Johnson, Mark Kirk and Jack Spates were chosen for the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award, while Randy Ross will receive the Outstanding American award and Chance Leonard will be presented the Medal of Courage honor.
The Lifetime Service to Wrestling award is awarded annually to coaches, officials and contributors who have given a minimum of 20 years of service to wrestling.
Clayton competed on the Cowboy wrestling squad for two years and lettered in 1993 before becoming a coach. A Norman High School graduate, he spent 22 years as both an assistant and head coach at Enid High School and Tulsa Union High School. Clayton's teams combined for over 150 dual wins, four district titles, two regional championships and two state titles.
He had 15 former wrestlers go on to earn collegiate All-America honors, with three winning national championships. Clayton has also served as tournament director of more than 45 tournaments during his career, including dual state, regionals and Olympic Trials.
The seven new honorees will be inducted during a banquet set for Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Jim Thorpe Museum in Oklahoma City. More info on the inductees can be found here.
Clayton, along with Doug Chesbro, Tim Johnson, Mark Kirk and Jack Spates were chosen for the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award, while Randy Ross will receive the Outstanding American award and Chance Leonard will be presented the Medal of Courage honor.
The Lifetime Service to Wrestling award is awarded annually to coaches, officials and contributors who have given a minimum of 20 years of service to wrestling.
Clayton competed on the Cowboy wrestling squad for two years and lettered in 1993 before becoming a coach. A Norman High School graduate, he spent 22 years as both an assistant and head coach at Enid High School and Tulsa Union High School. Clayton's teams combined for over 150 dual wins, four district titles, two regional championships and two state titles.
He had 15 former wrestlers go on to earn collegiate All-America honors, with three winning national championships. Clayton has also served as tournament director of more than 45 tournaments during his career, including dual state, regionals and Olympic Trials.
The seven new honorees will be inducted during a banquet set for Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Jim Thorpe Museum in Oklahoma City. More info on the inductees can be found here.
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